Hezhou Population 2026
Hezhou has a population of 1,005,490, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,005,490
Rank in China
#173
Coordinates
24.40°N, 111.57°E
~106 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,782 km
1,107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guangxi
Cities near Hezhou
FAQ
What is the population of Hezhou?
Hezhou has a population of 1,005,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in China.
What region is Hezhou in?
Hezhou is located in Guangxi, China.
Is Hezhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,782 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.